Detroit’s Top
Criminal Attorney
Ronald W. Chapman II
Detroit Criminal Defense Representation You Can Trust
When your freedom is on the line, you need proven advocacy. With a leading acquittal record exceeding 175 counts, Ronald W. Chapman II stands as one of the top trial attorneys in the nation. He has secured some of the largest federal criminal defense verdicts in Detroit, affirming his status among the best federal criminal defense attorneys in the city.
Whether you require a white collar crime attorney, an appeal lawyer, or criminal defense counsel familiar with Detroit’s federal courts, Ron delivers strategic, aggressive, and results-driven representation. Count on his expertise to protect your rights and navigate complex federal criminal proceedings with confidence.
The largest Acquittal in Detroit in the “Last 10 years”
Detroit Free Press
Ron fights tirelessly and wins.
In June of 2022, Ron handed the United States Attorneys office, what the Detroit Free Press would later call the biggest trial acquittal in 10 years. The case was that of Dr. Rajendra Bothra and his fellow physicians who were charged in a nearly $500 million healthcare fraud scheme.
An Expert Detroit Trial Attorney
Ron Chapman cross examining the “$3 million expert witness”.
He would later earn dismissal of 9 criminal counts from this cross examination.
Detroit Federal Criminal Defense Attorney
Why your first call matters
The moment the FBI, DEA, IRS-CI, or HHS knocks—or a target letter lands—your choices shrink. In the Eastern District of Michigan (EDMI), indictments move fast: My job is to widen your options, and force the government to prove what it claims.
How Ron Wins
Early intervention:
Stop interviews, control communications, assess exposure, and begin parallel investigations.
Motions that move the needle:
Suppression (searches, devices, statements), severance, dismissal (defect in indictment), Daubert.
Trial posture:
Theme-driven cross, burden-of-proof framing, juror education on complex financial/medical data.
Sentencing leverage (if needed):
Guidelines analysis, PSR objections, 3553(a) mitigation, expert reports, variance advocacy.
Charges Ron handles in Detroit, Michigan
White collar: Wire/mail fraud, securities/insider trading, honest-services/bribery, money laundering, bank fraud, tax crimes.
Healthcare: AKS/False Claims, Medicare/Medicaid fraud, kickbacks, billing schemes, OIG investigations.
Drug & conspiracy: 21 U.S.C. § 841/846, controlled-substances conspiracies, CCE allegations, phone/tech evidence challenges.
Public integrity & others: Bribery, embezzlement, obstruction, false statements, computer crimes.
Federal Criminal Matters: Call today to see how Ron can help you.
The Detroit Criminal process, step-by-step
Target letter / subpoena / search warrant: Do not talk. Call counsel. Preserve devices, policies, and logs.
Complaint & arrest: Initial appearance; counsel addresses bond/detention and conditions.
Grand jury & indictment: Challenges may target legal sufficiency/venue; parallel defenses preserve suppression issues.
Arraignment & discovery: Protective orders, device imaging protocols, Rule 16 & Brady tracking.
Motions & litigation: Suppression, dismissal, Daubert, compelled disclosure, privilege issues (Kovel experts).
Resolution path: Trial readiness vs. plea leverage; proffer decisions with eyes wide open (Kastigar risks).
Sentencing: Guidelines math, departures (5K1.1), variances under §3553(a), mitigation package, PSR corrections.
Your first 72-hour plan
Do: Retain counsel; inventory what agents took; write a timeline; list witnesses/documents.
Don’t: Contact agents, co-defendants, or “fix” files; post on social media; travel without approval.
We will: Stop contact, secure discovery, audit exposure, and set a litigation/sentencing strategy that fits your life.
FAQs (Detroit & Federal)
Can I be released on bond in EDMI?
Yes. We prepare a robust plan (custodian, employment, treatment, monitoring) to counter detention arguments.
Should I proffer?
Sometimes—but only after full discovery strategy. Proffers can help or devastate a defense. We model both paths first.
How long to trial?
The Speedy Trial clock has many exclusions. Complex cases often take months or longer. We control the calendar where it helps you.
Will agents talk to my employer?
They can. We move quickly to manage collateral risks and craft lawful, protective communications.
Are the Guidelines mandatory?
No. They’re advisory. Judges must consider them alongside §3553(a) factors. Variances happen when the story is told well.
